Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links
Summary
Norway’s Parliament has started investigating 11 senior officials, including Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, over connections to Jeffrey Epstein, based on documents released by the U.S. Justice Department. The probe focuses on grants and alleged misconduct linked to Epstein, with additional police investigations into related corruption accusations.Key Facts
- Norway is investigating 11 current and former top officials for ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, who denies wrongdoing, was foreign minister from 2005 to 2012.
- Epstein-related documents from the U.S. Justice Department revealed global connections to powerful people.
- Norway’s Foreign Ministry gave over 130 million kroner ($13.5 million) to the International Peace Institute, which was led by Terje Rod-Larsen, who is implicated in the probe.
- Rod-Larsen, involved in Middle East peace talks, is accused of link to illicit loans and visa fraud related to sex trafficking.
- Epstein left money to Rod-Larsen’s children in his will.
- A parliamentary committee is investigating to restore trust in Norway’s foreign service.
- An independent inquiry on the case is due to report by January 31, 2028.
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